Graded NM-MT+ 8.5 by BGS. Rookie Card. The iconic former FC Barcelona captain Lionel Messi shines on this exquisite Panini Megacracks debut-year collectible. Messi appeared in seven La Liga matches for Barcelona in 2004-05, scoring the first of his record 474 Barcelona league goals on a sublime Ronaldinho assist against Albacete Balompie. A seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Messi claimed his record eighth Pichichi Trophy as La Liga's top scorer in 2020-21 after netting 30 times in 35 league appearances. This thrilling Messi commemorative shows Argentina's all-time leading scorer in a classic red-and-blue striped Barcelona primary kit. Recently completing a move to the French club Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2021, Messi has shown no signs of slowing down in his 18th season of professional soccer. The card's BGS condition report: Centering: 9, Corners: 9, Edges: 8.5, Surface: 8.5. Near Mint to Mint-plus condition.